British Jews demand stronger action after year of attacks and rising antisemitism
A year after the Heaton Park synagogue attack that killed Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, British Jews say security measures remain inadequate and antisemitic incidents are increasing.
The Heaton Park synagogue attack on Yom Kippur claimed the lives of Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, leaving the Jewish community in Manchester reeling. Rabbi Daniel Walker was photographed in a blood-stained kittel, a visual that continues to haunt witnesses. In the aftermath, the victims' relatives, including Sherelle Dresner and Yoni Finlay, received antisemitic abuse and death threats, while further incidents such as an arson attack in Golders Green have been reported.
Government actions have focused on heightened security, policing reviews, and new public-order laws, yet many Jews argue that these steps fall short of what is needed. The piece argues that hatred of Israel is often used to justify hostility toward British Jews, fueling a climate of fear. It calls for decisive political leadership and broader societal allyship to eliminate extremism and allow Jews to practice their faith without intimidation.
